Café Ex-Machina

Another great address for those living in the Nyon area is the Café Ex-Machina, not a new opening…

A Roman Holiday

Did you know that the lakeside town of Nyon in Canton Vaud is over 2,000 years old? Founded…

Fresh From the Farm

If you enjoyed our previous post about unmanned farm shops and started sourcing more of your groceries from a…

Les Puces de Nyon

If you love scouring flea markets for unique finds, don’t miss the next Puces de Nyon market, which takes…

Bouke de Vries in Nyon

If you happen to drive past Nyon in the next few weeks, why not make a stop to…

Christmas Sparkle

With snow-capped mountains, world-renowned Xmas markets and cozy wooden chalets so close to home, Switzerland is one of…

Playtime at the Ludotheque

What makes the much dreaded rentrée more exciting and fun? For us, discovering that some of our favourite family…

What’s On in August 2014

The best season of the year is in full swing, whether you’ll be away or spending more time…

Pirates Ahoy

Nyon Plage is now fit for budding pirates! After its recent renovation, the Plage communale des Trois-Jetées in Nyon features…

IGusti of Nyon

Yes, plenty has already been written about gelato on this blog but when we accidentally come across a new place…

A Ribambelle Birthday

Last week we celebrated my middle son’s birthday and – for the second year in a row –…

Pizza for Two?

You know the exhilarating feeling you get when a family member/trusted friend offers to look after your little…

All Aboard

This weekend the little pirates & I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Musée du Léman in Nyon. Recently…

What’s On in November

Here’s our events listings for the month of November, remember to keep checking our blog on a general…

It’s Pick-Your-Own Season

Although many crops have been damaged by this summer’s storms, it is still possible to pick-your-own autumn fruits…

Outdoor Fun in Nyon

Calling all exhausted mums: if you live in the Nyon area and are looking for a lovely playground…

What’s On in August

The best season of the year is in full swing, whether you’ll be away or spending more time…

What’s On in July

The kids’ summer holidays have started, I can’t believe how fast this school year has flown by !…

Summer of Gelato

I know the time has come for this post to be published, but a part of me is…

Swiss Style Fish & Chips

The family and I came across the Restaurant la Nautique in Nyon a few weeks ago, completely by chance. It…

Expat Mumpreneurs in Nyon

Last Thursday, I could not resist the opportunity to visit again The Desalpes Company’s Home and Lifestyle collection…

Sunday Survival Guide

It is one of the first things you will hear from other expats when you arrive in Geneva.…

What’s On in December

The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have a fab list of events coming up in the…

It’s a Chocolate Xmas !

We’ve already blogged about how much we love the Château de Prangins (VD) but this time I think they’ll…

Baby Storytime in Nyon

If you’re the proud parents of a little bundle aged between 7 and 12 months and you love…

Birthday Planning Tips

At one point or another, we’ve all been thrown into a frenzy by the scary prospect of having to organize…

Kids Theatre in Nyon

Have you ever been to one of the theatre shows for kids at L’usine à gaz in Nyon (VD)…

Playtime in Nyon

Last Saturday we came across this fantastic playground in Nyon. It faces the lake (great views are guaranteed!)…

Floral Pop-up Café

Do you love flowers, gardening and delicious cupcakes? If so make a note in your diary of this coming weekend’s outdoor event…

The Tintin Connection

With the release of Spielberg’s 3D movie last year, cartoon-character Tintin has enjoyed a well-deserved revival. But did…

Make a Splash!

Now that summer is finally here, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than let your little ones…